Journal of Economic Literature : Impact Factor & More
eISSN: 2328-8175pISSN: 0022-0515
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Aims and Scope of Journal of Economic Literature
The Journal of Economic Literature is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by the American Economic Association, that surveys the academic literature in economics. It was established in 1963 as the Journal of Economic Abstracts, and is currently one of the highest ranked journals in economics. As a review journal, it mainly features essays and reviews of recent economic theories (as opposed to the latest research). The editor-in-chief is Steven Durlauf. Less
Key Metrics
CiteScore 
15.4
Eigenfactor
0.01 - 0.05
Impact Factor
5 - 10
SJR
Q1Economics and Econometrics
SNIP
8.54
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Journal of Economic Literature Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | AMER ECONOMIC ASSOC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1963 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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